Polyester was once thought to be a wonder fiber. Both durable and efficient, with no need for farmland or vast amounts of water, it threatened to leave natural fibers like cotton in the dust. It turns ...

“Made to last” shouldn’t mean “here forever.” But for the majority of textiles today, that’s the unfortunate reality. In lab conditions, CiCLO® — a sustainable additive that can be combined with ...

What our clothes are made of can make a big difference when it comes to keeping cool, but not all fabrics are created equal. Here is what to look for — and avoid — during the warmer months.

Natural fibres are bio-based materials manufactured from materials such as wood, cotton, flax, kenaf, and hemp. All these materials are less harmful to the environment and easily available. The raw ...

More cost effective than down, better in the damp, and suitable for vegans, we find the very best synthetic insulated jackets ...

Nisa Salim is national chair of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Carbon Division. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Australia is facing one of the hottest summers on record. As the ...